Richmond Elementary School

34 2nd St Ne
Richmond, MN 56368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richmond Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 1% in MN
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richmond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Richmond Elementary School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Richmond Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#11 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
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75-79%
45%
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80-84%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
85%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richmond Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
135 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Richmond Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richmond Elementary School part of?
Richmond Elementary School is part of Rocori Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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